Tony Petitti outlines Big Ten approach to jersey patch deals

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti addressed college football's recent focus on jersey patch deals during Big Ten Media Days. He discussed the conference's policy, indicating that the decision to enter such agreements should rest with individual institutions. Although some schools, like Illinois and Ohio State, have already secured lucrative deals, Petitti suggested that a joint patch contract for multiple teams could still be possible in the future. The conference aims to balance institutional autonomy with potential collective agreements as these branding opportunities evolve.

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